D1A Player of the Week: Adahir Aguilera

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D1A Player of the Week: Adahir Aguilera

Alex Solomon | February 12, 2016

Photo Credit: Connie Hatfield

BOULDER, Colo. – San Diego State won’t see Cal Poly in California Conference play until March 12, still, its preseason win over the Mustangs is a good indicator that the Aztecs are a contender for a 2016 D1A Playoff spot.

“Adahir turned in a complete performance over the weekend by putting in the hard yards in the scrum, at the breakdown, strong short carries and expansive support lines,” complimented San Diego State Head Coach Alex Lichtig. “Cal Poly is very strong in the set piece, and Adahir helped our team weather the storm and eventually he was even able to crack through their defense in the second half.”

Aguilera, a junior Accounting major, was named vice captain this season, and has been invaluable in terms of leadership.

“He has progressed as one of our senior leaders over the last three years – always leading by example, and encouraging others to achieve more than they think is possible.”

Last weekend’s win over Cal Poly should give Aguilera and the rest of the Aztecs a much-needed confidence boost heading into this weekend’s California Conference opener against No. 1 Saint Mary’s.